The Gatehouse, Edinburgh Castle
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Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle: Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
Discover the rich history of Edinburgh Castle on a guided walking tour with an expert local guide. Explore all the incredible highlights of this 3000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visit the iconic Edinburgh Castle, the historic fortress that dominates Edinburgh's skyline, with an expert local guide. Admire the treasures of the castle such as the Scottish Crown Jewels, the 900-year old St Margaret's Chapel, Mary, Queen of Scots Birthing Chamber, and more on our guided tour.
With your complimentary map in hand, your local guide will lead you along the ancient cobblestone paths and allow you immerse yourself in the history of this national monument. During the tour you will get to discover the lesser-known areas of the castle such as Hospital Square and the Western Panorama, where you can take in the breathtaking views. You will also see some of the more famous parts of the castle including:
•The One o'Clock Gun
•Mons Meg
•The Castle Esplanade
•Crown Square, and more.
Your expert local guide will share with you stories about the incredible people who have helped shape Edinburgh Castle throughout the centuries. From stories about deadly banquets and daring midnight raids to the death of a queen and the birth of a king, Edinburgh Castle has seen it all.
Experience a memorable journey while discovering the secrets and stories of one of Scotland's most treasured landmarks. Your tour will finish within the grounds of Edinburgh Castle so be sure to set aside some time after tour for further exploration of the museums and exhibitions (not accessible during the tour).
From £37 per adult
Departure days
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
January — December
Contact details
Tinto Place
Edinburgh
Scotland, UK
EH6 5GD
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CTY Tours Ltd
We are a locally owned walking tour company based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Come and join one of our gifted storytellers on one of our daily guided walking tours of Edinburgh. We also offer daily guided tours of Edinburgh Castle and for the whisky lovers you can join us in the Waverley Bar Thu, Fri, & Sat for our Whisky and Storytelling event. We also provide Private Tours for groups of all sizes,
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